On March 24, 2014, the Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) implemented a Final Rule that makes changes to the regulations implementing Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (Section 503) at 41 CFR 60-741. Section 503 prohibits employers from discriminating in employment against individuals with disabilities (IWDs) and requires employers to take affirmative action to recruit, hire, promote and retain these individuals.

The City of Portland is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and is committed to affirmative action and diversity programs. The City is committed to take affirmation action in recruiting, employing, training, retaining and advancing in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities (IWDs) at all levels of employment.

To help us measure how well we are doing, the City invites all applicants and employees to fill out the voluntary self-identification forms for protected veterans and disability status. Current City employees are encouraged to fill out the forms at any time during their employment. Your participation will help us assess if programs are working and guide us in determining what new programs are needed.

Protected Veterans (PV)

Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA)

Individuals with Disabilities (IWDs)

Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act

The City of Portland is subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act (VEVRAA) as amended. VEVRAA prohibits the City from discriminating in employment against qualified protected veterans. The new rule strengthens the affirmative action provisions of the regulations to aid employers in their efforts to recruit and hire qualified protected veterans and improve job opportunities for these individuals.

Section 503 prohibits discrimination in employment against qualified individuals with disabilities (IWDs) and requires employers to take affirmative action to recruit, hire, promote and retain qualified IWDs. The new rule strengthens the affirmative action provisions of the regulations to aid employers in their efforts to recruit and hire qualified IWDs and improve job opportunities for these individuals.

PDF Form for Voluntary Self-Identify Disability Information This is an OFCCP CC-305 Form for Voluntary Self-identification of Individuals with Disability. This form is OMB-approved and, as such, its content cannot be altered or changed. There form is also available onlinefor City employees and applicants who wish to submit the information electronically.

VETS prepares America's veterans, service members and their spouses, for meaningful careers, provides them with employment resources and expertise, protects their employment rights and promotes their employment opportunities